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Event:
ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1# Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Swift Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick. Douglas misses with a few strikes there.
Swift Jr misses with a wild combination.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swift Jr. Douglas lands with a nice body punch. Douglas scores with a jab. Swift Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Decent striking displayed by Douglas there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Swift Jr slips a straight right by Douglas. Douglas lands with a shot to the body. Swift Jr dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swift Jr.
Swift Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Swift Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
As Douglas tries to get set, Swift Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Douglas manages to avoid the attempt. The crowd cheers as Douglas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swift Jr doesn't seem phased though.#TD# Swift Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Douglas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Douglas is controlling Swift Jr's posture. Swift Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. Douglas keeping moving, preventing Swift Jr from controlling successfully. #T2# Swift Jr is really struggling to control Douglas but he's trying to hold on to the position. Douglas seems keen to control Swift Jr's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swift Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swift Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Swift Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Douglas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Swift Jr is fighting to break Douglas's control of his arms but Douglas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SU# Swift Jr stands up and waves to Douglas to follow him. Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab lands there for Douglas. Swift Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. Kane Swift Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swift Jr with a lazy takedown attempt and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swift Jr doesn't seem bothered though. Swift Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swift Jr gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Swift Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Swift Jr fails with the takedown and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# Swift Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Douglas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swift Jr. That did some damage! Douglas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Swift Jr tries to bum rush Douglas with a series of wild strikes but Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Swift Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swift Jr moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off. Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swift Jr. Swift Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Douglas enables Swift Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Douglas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Douglas wriggles free and stands up. Lenny Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Swift Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swift Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. No luck with that takedown attempt from Swift Jr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Douglas dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Swift Jr with a poor takedown and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab by Douglas.#KD2# Douglas lands a big uppercut and Swift Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Swift Jr looks OK. Douglas waves Swift Jr back to his feet!#ROC2# Swift Jr is rocked! A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Oh Swift Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Swift Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Douglas eats them both and turns towards Swift Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Douglas drops Swift Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Swift Jr is in real trouble here! Douglas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Douglas! Lenny Douglas is the new featherweight champion! Our winner, Lenny Douglas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Kane Swift Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back - Arnold Schwarzenegger'.
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ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Swift Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swift Jr showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vasara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasara.#SUB# Vasara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasara has Swift Jr pulled in close to control his posture. Vasara wants to sweep but no luck. Swift Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vasara is trying to control the position but Swift Jr postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swift Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Swift Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Swift Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Swift Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Vasara wants to sweep here but Swift Jr controlling him for the moment. Vasara controls Swift Jr momentarily but Swift Jr frees himself. Swift Jr wants to stand but Vasara is controlling his posture from full guard. Swift Jr won't allow Vasara to sweep him here. We've been hearing good reports from Vasara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Vasara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Swift Jr wants to get back to full guard. Swift Jr is looking to control Vasara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swift Jr avoid being mounted? Swift Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vasara is trying to control. Swift Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Swift Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swift Jr. Vasara won't allow Swift Jr to get back to his feet. Vasara trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Vasara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Vasara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Vasara wants to control from the top but Swift Jr keeps moving. #T3# Vasara looking to pass the guard. Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Vasara from controlling successfully. Vasara sitting in guard, not really doing much. Swift Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Swift Jr trying to control but Vasara is working from the bottom. Vasara pulls Swift Jr in to control the position. #SUB# Vasara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swift Jr defends well. Vasara working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Vasara is pulling down on Swift Jr's head to control his posture. Swift Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Vasara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Swift Jr tries to stand but Vasara is controlling his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Swift Jr dominated that round. That's time! Vasara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Vasara feints and as Swift Jr raises his hands in defense, Vasara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Swift Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Swift Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. Vasara is trying to maintain the position but Swift Jr is very close to passing his half guard. Swift Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2# Swift Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Vasara defends the submission attempt. Vasara desperately trying to maintain half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasara is looking for a sweep. Swift Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swift Jr winds up and cracks Vasara with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Vasara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Swift Jr is controlling the pace.
Swift Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasara's head. Vasara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Swift Jr is looking to stand up but Vasara won't let him. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Swift Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2# Vasara trying to keep a closed guard but Swift Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Vasara working for a triangle but Swift Jr defends it easily.
Swift Jr wanted to stand there but Vasara had control of the position. Swift Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasara swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vasara working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No luck for Vasara with that takedown attempt. Swift Jr throws a counter combo.#TD# Vasara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Vasara is nestled in close to Swift Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Swift Jr wants to control but Vasara is keeping busy and won't allow it. Swift Jr gets full guard. Swift Jr is looking to stand up but Vasara isn't so interested in that idea. Vasara wants to control from the top but Swift Jr keeps moving. Vasara lands a couple of decent looking shots. Swift Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Vasara trying to control but Swift Jr is working from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vasara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swift Jr is keeping the position for now. Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Vasara from controlling successfully. Kane Swift Jr has got the better of the ground game so far. Vasara forces his way into half guard. Swift Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasara's back! Vasara tries to roll but Swift Jr sticks to his back.
Swift Jr is not going to allow Vasara to sit and survive in this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vasara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2# Swift Jr looking for the choke from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Swift Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3##TD# Vasara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Swift Jr is trying to keep Vasara in close.
Vasara advances position into side control! Vasara wants to take a breather but Swift Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vasara. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasara's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Vasara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swift Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasara is one step ahead there. Swift Jr scores with a nice shot.#T1# Vasara prevents Swift Jr from getting back to his feet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swift Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Vasara looking for a guillotine here but Swift Jr defends easily.
Swift Jr wants to pass the guard but Vasara is keeping the position. Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swift Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB# Vasara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swift Jr defends well.#T2# Vasara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Vasara working for a triangle but Swift Jr defends it easily.
Swift Jr pushing down on Vasara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Vasara is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2# Swift Jr is looking for a kimura but Vasara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swift Jr to get the leverage. Swift Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Swift Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Vasara is trying to maintain the position but Swift Jr is very close to passing his half guard. Swift Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Swift Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasara has managed to free his arm - good work. Swift Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasara keeps working. Swift Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Swift Jr wants to stand up but Vasara is controlling the position.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Swift Jr is keen to just control but Vasara is a slippery customer. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Vasara trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Leka Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Swift Jr shoots in and bounces Vasara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Swift Jr is looking to stand up but Vasara won't let him. Swift Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Vasara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swift Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swift Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vasara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Swift Jr is looking to stand up but Vasara won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Swift Jr really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4##TD# Vasara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Vasara is looking to advance position but Swift Jr won't allow it. Vasara lands with a punch from half guard. Vasara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Vasara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Swift Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Vasara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Vasara wants to free his trapped foot but Swift Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. Swift Jr wants to improve his position but Vasara is controlling well.
Swift Jr is not content to let Vasara control the position.#SUB# Vasara is working for a kimura but Swift Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Swift Jr pushes Vasara off looking to stand but Vasara dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vasara wants to control but Swift Jr is keeping him busy. Vasara wants to free his trapped foot but Swift Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. Swift Jr is pressing down on Vasara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Swift Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasara is controlling him. Swift Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vasara has passed into side control.
Swift Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasara has just dragged him back down to the mat. Swift Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB# Vasara tries for a kimura but Swift Jr is defending well. #T3# Swift Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Vasara sitting and controlling from the half guard. Vasara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swift Jr keeps working. #SUB# Vasara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swift Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Vasara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Swift Jr is just riding it out for now. Vasara eventually gives up the hold. Swift Jr manages to get to full guard.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Swift Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasara preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vasara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vasara shoots in but Swift Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily. Vasara keeps the fight on the outside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leka Vasara had his way with Kane Swift Jr in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5##TD# Vasara looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Swift Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Swift Jr wants to get back to his feet but Vasara is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Swift Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Vasara from controlling successfully. Swift Jr wants to sweep here but Vasara controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swift Jr's guard. Swift Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Vasara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swift Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Vasara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swift Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Swift Jr is looking to improve his position.
Vasara prevents Swift Jr from standing back up.
Vasara trying to control from half guard but Swift Jr is working away. Vasara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Vasara is trying to work for a kimura but Swift Jr is defending well.
#SUB# Vasara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Swift Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Vasara working Swift Jr over with strikes. Swift Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard. Swift Jr is trying to stand.
Swift Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swift Jr.#SUB2# Swift Jr is looking for a triangle but Vasara pushes his legs off easily.
Vasara works a leg free and moves into half guard. Vasara is nestled in close to Swift Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Swift Jr tries to roll over but Vasara keeps him under control.#T3# Vasara is trying to control. Swift Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Vasara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Swift Jr wants to get back to full guard. Vasara is keen to just control but Swift Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB# Swift Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasara.
#SUB# Vasara is trying to work for a kimura but Swift Jr is defending well.
Kane Swift Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Swift Jr moves into full guard.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Vasara lands a couple of digs. Vasara with a nice head shot there. Swift Jr keeping full guard, as Vasara tries to pass. Vasara trying to control but Swift Jr is working from the bottom. Vasara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Vasara wants to control from the top but Swift Jr keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Leka Vasara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vasara stopping the sweep attempt from Swift Jr.
And that's the end of the fight! Leka Vasara showed his dominance in that final round. I think Swift Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Swift Jr! Kane Swift Jr is the new featherweight champion! Kane Swift Jr decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
ABW 44 Chistov - Hope
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Swift Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Wilson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Swift Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Still in the clinch, Swift Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Wilson is looking for a takedown. Swift Jr gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Swift Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Swift Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Wilson sneaks out the side door and pushes Swift Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swift Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat. Swift Jr throws a big counter head kick but Wilson avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Swift Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swift Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Swift Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Wilson is looking for a triangle but Swift Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Swift Jr forces his way into half guard. Swift Jr wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson taking some punishment here, with Swift Jr in his half guard. #T2# Swift Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Swift Jr not doing much here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Swift Jr keeps him under control.#SUB2# Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily. Wilson is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. Swift Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Swift Jr throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swift Jr's guard. Nice move by Wilson!#REVR# Wilson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Swift Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Wilson is trying to control the position but Swift Jr postures up. Swift Jr is stalling in the full guard. Swift Jr throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swift Jr tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom. Swift Jr wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position. Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Wilson gets caught napping as Swift Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.#ES# Wilson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Swift Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Swift Jr manages to pull guard.
Allen Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Swift Jr keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass. Swift Jr working a defensive guard here.
Swift Jr wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swift Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilson dives into side control.
#T1# Swift Jr regains half guard. Swift Jr is controlling Wilson's position as best he can from this difficult position. Wilson stops Swift Jr from getting back to his feet.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Swift Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wilson prevents Swift Jr from standing back up.
#SUB2# Swift Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wilson wants to control but Swift Jr is keeping him busy. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wilson wants to pass the guard but Swift Jr is defending well. Swift Jr is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Swift Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Wilson wants to get back to his feet. Swift Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3# Swift Jr trying to control the position but Wilson is working away. Wilson is looking to reverse the position. Wilson being controlled for a moment. Wilson looking for a sweep but Swift Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swift Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swift Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Wilson tries to hold on but Swift Jr pushes him away. Wilson gets back to half guard. Wilson is staying active underneath Swift Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wilson tries to get to full guard but Swift Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2# Swift Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kane Swift Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Wilson pushes Swift Jr off and gets back to his feet. Swift Jr misses with a double jab
#TD# and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Swift Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Swift Jr keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Swift Jr working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
#T1# Swift Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Swift Jr, not yet. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilson won't allow Swift Jr to get back to his feet. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2# Swift Jr pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch. Wilson looking for a takedown. Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swift Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Swift Jr breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Swift Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard. Swift Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wilson. #SUB2# Swift Jr is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Swift Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB# Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2# Swift Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swift Jr in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Wilson looking for submissions off his back. Kane Swift Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Wilson looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Swift Jr tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position. Swift Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Swift Jr controlling the action here. #SUB2# Swift Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swift Jr. #SUB# Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kane Swift Jr. I've got Swift Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Swift Jr! A pretty intense looking Kane Swift Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 34
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Swift Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.#SU# Swift Jr decides to stand and escape the position. #TD# Swift Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chandler did well to prevent Swift Jr getting side control. Swift Jr blocks the strikes from Chandler.
#SUB# Swift Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Swift Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swift Jr stalling. #SU# Swift Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chandler to get to his feet. #T1# Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt and Swift Jr counters with a nice body shot. #TD# Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Chandler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Swift Jr dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Chandler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Swift Jr has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chandler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chandler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Swift Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kane Swift Jr! Kane Swift Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. The defeated Chris Chandler had this to say: 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristian Pena and Kane Swift Jr. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tristian Pena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kane Swift Jr! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Swift Jr leaves Pena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pena fails in his attempt to clinch. Pena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swift Jr! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pena (4) vs (0) Swift Jr Pena just content to control the position. Swift Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pena (4) vs (2) Swift Jr Pena is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swift Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swift Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pena (8) vs (2) Swift Jr Swift Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pena.
Pena is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Swift Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Pena gets his hands free. Good control from Pena. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pena's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Swift Jr tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pena is riding his opponent, not letting Swift Jr buck him off. Pena is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swift Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bit of a pause in the action here. Pena controlling the positon. Pena seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Pena avoiding Swift Jr 's attempts to control his hands. Pena biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Pena. Swift Jr trying to control the position but Pena manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Swift Jr tries to escape but Pena has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle. Pena just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pena avoiding Swift Jr 's attempts to control his hands. Pena is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swift Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Pena biding his time, controlling Swift Jr. Swift Jr can't escape the position.
Pena is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Pena gets his hands free. Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control. Pena has good solid back control here. Pena trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pena keeps control of the position as Swift Jr tries to break free.
Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle. Pena gets his hands free as Swift Jr looks to control. Swift Jr tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Swift Jr is trying to break free.
Swift Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr trying to control the hands but Pena won't let him. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pena controlling well, preventing Swift Jr from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control. Pena just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pena is persistently looking for the submission but Swift Jr is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Swift Jr tries to escape but Pena has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Pena working for a choke but Swift Jr is defending well. Swift Jr prevents Pena from getting a body triangle. Pena controlling well, preventing Swift Jr from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr is keeping busy.
Swift Jr rolls, trying to escape but Pena keeps control of the position.
Pena keeps control of the position easily here as Swift Jr tries to buck him off.
Swift Jr is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Swift Jr rolls, trying to escape but Pena keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Pena slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Swift Jr tries to roll but Pena sticks to his back.
Swift Jr trying to control but not successfully. Swift Jr biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. Swift Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pena is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Pena controlling from the back. Pena struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swift Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Swift Jr staying busy and making it hard for Pena to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Swift Jr tries to escape the position.
Pena controlling the position well here. Swift Jr rolled but Pena kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Swift Jr right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! I would not like to be Swift Jr right now.
And that's the end of the fight! Pena takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. The defeated Kane Swift Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back - Arnold Schwarzenegger'. |
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